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Medford
Saturday, January 31st, 2026
Good morning, Medford. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 31st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Winter in Candyland returns to Jackson County Expo from Jan. 30 to Feb. 1, running daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; the free event offers a themed village and free Candyland games for the first 600 families each day, and organizers expect thousands to attend. KDRV
- ➤ Families can enjoy three weekend events: Winter in Candyland, a free event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Padgham Pavilion in Central Point; Dinosaur Adventure at Seven Feathers Event Center with animatronic dinosaurs; and Show Me Reptiles Show at Rogue X (tickets are $25 and $12/$5 for adults/children). KOBI-TV
- ➤ The Rogue Valley Young Marines are installing flagpoles and American flags at veterans’ homes to honor local service members; the project will begin in the next month or two—community donations are welcome to support the initiative. KOBI-TV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A federal judge vacated a Forest Service rule that allowed tens of thousands of acres for logging without environmental reviews in the Fremont Winema National Forest earlier this month, requiring the agency to complete full environmental assessments (WildEarth Guardians, Oregon Wild, and the GO Alliance pressed for accountability). KOBI-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Medford’s busiest fire station is undergoing a major transformation to add more capacity and modern safety features, including fast-opening bay doors (the project runs until fall) as firefighters work from a temporary mobile home. The $9.5 million effort meets growing community needs amid rising call volumes. KDRV
- ➤ The Jackson County Library District Board of Directors unanimously extended Kari May's paid administrative leave until 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4 — a decision made amid reports of inappropriate content viewed at the Talent branch, with May attending the meeting without comment. KOBI-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Asante said that hospitals including Rogue Regional Medical Center and Three Rivers Medical Center earned Forbes' five-star ratings today, reflecting strong patient care. More than 5,000 hospitals were evaluated (only 259 earned this top distinction). KOBI-TV
- ➤ Medford residents gather today at Veterans Park — 1601 S. Pacific Highway — from 4 to 6 p.m. for a vigil honoring nurse Alex Pretti who was shot in Minnesota while intervening during an enforcement incident. MedfordAlert
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Voz de Mando and Banda Rancho Viejo Concert
8 PM – 12 AM — Medford Armory Rental Venue — Ticket prices not listed — Experience the best Norteno band with a unique style.
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Rogue Valley Royals Hockey Game
12-3 p.m. — The RRRink — Ticket prices vary — Catch an exciting junior hockey game featuring the Rogue Valley Royals in Medford, OR.
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